verb🔗ShareCobrar de más, sobrecargarTo charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill."The taxi driver overcharged me because I was a tourist and didn't know the usual fare. "El taxista me cobró de más porque era turista y no sabía la tarifa habitual.businesseconomyfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSobrecargarTo continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity."The phone charger overcharged the phone battery, causing it to overheat. "El cargador del teléfono sobrecargó la batería del teléfono, lo que provocó que se sobrecalentara.technologyelectronicsenergymachinedeviceelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcusar en exceso, cobrar de másTo charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge."The prosecutor overcharged him by accusing him of armed robbery when it was only petty theft. "El fiscal lo acusó en exceso de robo a mano armada cuando solo se trataba de un hurto menor.businesslaweconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSobrecargar, agobiarTo charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress."The teacher overcharged the students with homework, assigning three chapters to read in one night. "El profesor sobrecargó a los estudiantes con tareas, asignando tres capítulos para leer en una noche.businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLlenar demasiado, atestarTo fill too full; to crowd."The waiter overcharged my glass with iced tea, and it spilled when he set it down. "El camarero llenó demasiado mi vaso con té helado, y se derramó cuando lo dejó.businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExagerar, sobrecargarTo exaggerate."to overcharge a description"exagerar una descripcióncommunicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
